The Future of Work
“The Future of Work is Unlocking Our Greatest Human Potential.”
— Mark Donohue
What does the Future of Work look like? What should it be like?
As the founder of LifeGuides, Mark is an advocate for a Future of Work that is more caring, more empathetic, and more purpose-driven, with the wellbeing and vitality of your employees at the center.
In the above video, from his keynote at the 2019 Xconomy "Future of Work Napa Valley Summit”, Mark explains his views on the Future of Work.
“Part of my life mission is keeping society connected to our core humanity and empathetic connection, which is necessary for our communal species, to not only survive, but thrive.”
— Mark Donohue
Empathy
Entrepreneurs and their enterprises should use their power to accelerate empathy, not only for their employees, but for the world.
Michael J. Gelb and Mark keynote at the PERKS New York HR Conference: “Applying Da Vinci’s Genius to Create a Healing Organization”
World renowned author and international bestseller, Michael Gelb, and Mark discuss ‘The Healing Organization’. In advance of Michael’s book, of the same name, Michael and Mark discuss the ways organizations can support their employees above and beyond the norm.
Raj Sisodia and Mark keynote at the PERKS Boston HR Conference: "The Healing Organization"
Keynote presentation by Raj Sisodia and Mark. Raj is Co-Founder of the Conscious Capitalism movement and author of the book of that name, and FW Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business and Whole Foods Market Research Scholar in Conscious Capitalism at Babson College.
Business as a Force for Good
Some businesses have used their power only for financial gain, but in the future businesses must integrate other returns into their mission, adhering to Triple Bottom Line principles.
“Impact Entrepreneurship” Keynote at Microsoft’s Innovation Center
Money and shareholder financial returns solely drive most companies. However, some leaders provide both financial and other returns in the management of their enterprise. This perspective can actually enhance financial returns, while providing more benefit for non-owner stakeholders. For many of these companies, and entrepreneurs, there is a "TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE": PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFITS.
Presentation held at Microsoft’s Innovation Center in Cambridge, MA, May 17, 2016. Addressing the IEEE Entrepreneurs Network.
“Business as a Force For Good” Keynote at Family Office Association
Delivered at the Family Office Association National Summit in New York, November 6, 2019.
Adopting a Village Worldview
When our ancestors lived in villages, they faced challenges together and supported each other. Our world is no longer like that, but at the workplace we can strive to recreate the village worldview and create a better, happier environment.
Forbes Article: Adopting A Village Worldwide
Published in Forbes, Mark explains 11 ways you can implement a village worldview in your workplace.
Peer-to-Peer Guidance and Education
Social connection is a key factor in our survival. In today’s world, however, peer-to-peer support may be hard to find. Employee benefits like LifeGuides increase people’s access to caring and empathetic peers.
Filling the Gap for Employers
In this white paper co-authored with Dr. Linda Buscemi, Mark demonstrates how employers can “fill in the gap” of wellbeing at the workplace by taking advantage of Life Experience, one of our most underutilized resources.